Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC Controllers

>welcome from all of us

Thanks, it's nice to feel welcome <smile>

>what hardware site?

Sorry, that's a mis-spelling. It should say hardware side. My partner used
to design and build CNC routers in the UK (The Magnum Range sold by Graphic
Supplies), and now has moved into S/D (Database Admin), desided to build a
new one for home use. (probably a 4'x4' bed size)

>> but we'd like to drive it from some of the industry standard S/W like
>> signlab, etc. without the large expense of an industry controller.
>>
>> That's where I come in.
>
>Unless you plan to keep your partner waiting a long time (these
>software projects turn into multi-year projects), I'd suggest
>at least trying one of the existing hobbiest free or low cost programs,
>some of which already read HPGL.

We've not actually found exactly what we wanted anywhere yet. A stand alone
system (not powered by the PC) that take HPGL and G+M code, and can run
powerful steppers. In essence we want to build something with the power of
the larger comercial systems (AMC, etc.)

>I've got a big list of programs and features on my Tutorial/FAQ
>page at http://www.cncKITS.com Download a few of them and
>you can be running by this afternoon! Some of them have source
>code you can study, if you are determined to write your own.

That looks good, I think I still need to write my own as I'm going to
convert it to run on a PIC chip so that I can build a totally stand alone
system. (serial HPGL to box, box to router)


Thanks, I'll go looks now.




Jen.